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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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